North Lake, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:North Lake, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Waukesha
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:247
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:928
Coordinates:43.1561°N -88.3706°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:53064
Area Code:262
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1570456

North Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in the town of Merton, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It was first named a CDP at the 2020 census, which showed a population of 247.[2] North Lake is located on Wisconsin Highway 83 north of Chenequa. North Lake has a post office with ZIP code 53064.[3]

History

James Barney Marsh (1856–1936), engineer and bridge builder, was born in North Lake.[4]

The land was initially school land, and during 1850 and 1851, Henry Shears built a sawmill. In 1853, he erected the present gristmill, shaping the community’s early development[5]

Lake specifications

North Lake boasts a pristine 440-acre lake within Waukesha County, The lake’s maximum depth reaches 78.4 feet, Its waters are moderately clear, providing a serene environment for fishing and recreation, Fish species include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. U.S. Census Bureau. 19 January 2023.
  2. Web site: North Lake CDP, Wisconsin. United States Census Bureau. January 29, 2023.
  3. http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=53064&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup
  4. https://structurae.net/en/persons/james-b-marsh Structurea-James B. Marsh (1856–1936)
  5. Web site: North Lake Wisconsin Village and Area History Waukesha County - Waukesha County WI . 2024-07-11 . www.linkstothepast.com.
  6. Web site: Wisconsin Lakes . 2024-07-11 . apps.dnr.wi.gov.